Örebro Airport (ESOE)
Medium airport · Örebro, Örebro län, Sweden
Airport data
| Name | Örebro Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ESOE |
| IATA | ORB |
| Elevation | 188 ft (57 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 59°13'25" E 15°2'17" 59.22370, 15.03800 |
| Location | Örebro, Örebro län, Sweden |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 10,728 ft (3270 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Örebro Airport at a glance
Örebro Airport is a medium airport in Örebro, Örebro län, Sweden, known to airline systems as ORB. The field elevation of 188 ft (57 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ESOE are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 01/19, offers 10,728 ft (3270 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01 points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ESOE shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Örebro Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Karlskoga Airport | ESKK | 34 km (18 NM) |
| Eskilstuna Airport | ESSU | 96 km (52 NM) |
| Malmen Air Base | ESCF | 96 km (52 NM) |
| Linköping City Airport | ESSL | 98 km (53 NM) |
| Stockholm Västerås Airport | ESOW | 99 km (53 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Örebro Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 188 ft field elevation of Örebro Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 46 airports and airfields we list for Sweden — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Örebro Airport
What is the ICAO code of Örebro Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Örebro Airport is ESOE, and its IATA code is ORB. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Örebro Airport above sea level?
Örebro Airport sits at an elevation of 188 feet (57 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Örebro Airport located?
The airport lies at 59.2237, 15.0380 — in Örebro, Örebro län, Sweden, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Karlskoga Airport, about 34 km away.
Does ESOE publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ESOE appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Örebro Airport?
Örebro Airport has one runway. The longest, 01/19, measures 10,728 ft (3270 m) with a ASP surface.